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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28.95, 39.93 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28.95, 39.93 and 20.74 is: 28.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28.95 : 39.93 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28.95/39.93 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28.95x = 39.93 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28.95x = 828.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.15/28.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.61

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